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Postdoctoral Position in Stakeholder Engagement for Climate Extremes and Society ETH Zürich in Switzerland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Postdoctoral position at ETH Zürich, full-time employment in general, fixed-term for three years initially with possible extension. No stipend amount is stated; salary is implied through employment at ETH Zürich.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Switzerland
University
ETH Zürich
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About this position
ETH Zürich is advertising a postdoctoral position in stakeholder engagement at the Transdisciplinarity Lab (TdLab) in the Department of Environmental Systems Science (D-USYS). The role is part of NCCR CLIM+, a research initiative focused on climate extremes and society and Switzerland’s transformation toward a climate-resilient society.
The postdoc will work on embedding scientifically based storylines in their societal environment. Key tasks include identifying relevant stakeholders, building and maintaining stakeholder networks, developing and evaluating a Theory of Change, and designing, implementing, and evaluating transdisciplinary engagement and co-production processes. The position also encourages further development of transdisciplinary methods and theories, with opportunities to present findings in talks and publications.
Research interests and keywords: stakeholder engagement, transdisciplinary research, sustainability sciences, environmental science, climate extremes, climate resilience, co-production of knowledge, Theory of Change, societal transformation.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a doctorate in environmental or sustainability sciences, have experience with transdisciplinary research processes, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be fluent in English and German. The team values collaborative, inclusive, and innovative working styles.
Funding and appointment: this is a fixed-term postdoctoral employment at ETH Zürich for three years initially, with the possibility of extension. The post does not mention a stipend amount, but it is a full-time academic employment position in general.
How to apply: submit the application online via the ETH Zürich portal only. Required documents include a motivation letter, CV with study and PhD certificates, a one-page summary of your most important experience in designing transdisciplinary engagement processes, and your most important related publication. Questions can be directed to Christian Pohl at [email protected].
Funding details
Postdoctoral position at ETH Zürich, full-time employment in general, fixed-term for three years initially with possible extension. No stipend amount is stated; salary is implied through employment at ETH Zürich.
What's required
Applicants must have a doctorate in environmental or sustainability sciences. Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating transdisciplinary research processes is required. Strong interpersonal skills are needed for collaboration with researchers across disciplines and stakeholders from different sectors. Candidates should be able to handle conflicting communication, power, and interests pragmatically. Fluency in English and German is required. A relevant publication and demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement are expected.
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Switzerland
Research Interests
Environmental Politics
Environmental Sociology
Research Synthesis
Knowledge Co-production
Transdisciplinarity
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